阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
I was a single parent of four small children, working at a low-paid job. But I didn’t want my children to know we were poor, so when Christmas was drawing near, I decided to give them some money to buy some .
They planned weeks ahead of time, asking what they wanted for Christmas. Luckily, I had saved＄120 for __ to share by all five of us.The big arrived. I gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill and them to look for gifts of about four dollars each. Then everyone scattered(散开).We had two hours to shop, then we would back at the “Santa’s Workshop”.
Driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits, my younger daughter, Ginger, who was unusually .She had only one small, flat bag with a few candies, fifty-cent candies! I was so angry, but I didn’t say anything we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door,________to be angry again. This is what she told me.
“I was looking ________ thinking of what to buy, and I ________ to read the little cards on the ‘Giving Trees’. One was for a little girl, four years old, and all she ________ for Christmas was a doll（玩具娃娃）.So I took the card off the tree and ________ the doll for her. We have so much and she doesn’t have anything.”
I never felt so ________ as I did that day.
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It’s only after three weeks into a new job that I made a serious mistake. My boss called it “extremely embarrassing” in a company-wide e-mail — which, 31 , he wrote because he felt he needed to explain that what I did was something 32 in the company should ever do.
I wish I 33 give a good excuse for what I did. At the very least, I wish I could explain it somehow — 34 it on youth, inexperience or ignorance. Unfortunately, I’m 35 , experienced and I know better.
36 I work with some very kind and compassionate(富于同情心的) people. For the past couple of days many of them have taken time to 37 by my desk and offer comfort, encouragement and support. Some have shared with me similar 38 they have made. Evidently I’m not the only “ 39 ” person here.
One of the exchanges I had this week was with Lois, the much-honored, much-respected professional who 40 the desk right next to mine. Lois was completely 41 about her work, and to be honest I was a little nervous about how she would 42 to such an extremely embarrassing incident.
As I expected, Lois didn’t pass over the 43 when she saw me the next day. She mentioned it directly, 44 with empathetic consideration. She listened to my 45 . Just as I was ready to express my regrets, she brought my self-pity partly to a(n) 46 .
“It happened”, she said, “There’s nothing you can do to 47 that. It happened. But it’s over now. It’s 48 . It’s in the past. You need to let it go, and move on.” And with that she returned her 49 to her work, as if to say, “We’re done here.”
I beat myself up for weeks. At such times I need to remember those 50 words: It’s over. It’s done. Let it go. And mostly, move on.
A．by the way B．in the way C．on the way D．to the way
A．someone B．anyone C．no one D．the one
A．should B．might C．will D．could
A．fix B．blame C．rely D．put
A．outgoing B．old C．cheerful D．energetic
A．Thankfully B．Naturally C．Generally D．Hopefully
A．work B．stop C．watch D．sit
A．decisions B．troubles C．attempts D．mistakes
A．annoying B．confusing C．embarrassing D．puzzling
A．repairs B．wants C．works D．occupies
A．mad B．serious C．curious D．hopeful
A．react B．agree C．turn D．object
A．issue B．outcome C．criterion D．message
A．for B．therefore C． but D．otherwise
A．challenge B．imagination C．conclusion D．explanation
A．order B．key C．end D．process
A．forget B．ruin C．prevent D．change
A．broken B．done C．lost D．kept
A．attention B．skill C．patience D．interest
A．sweet B．pleasant C．meaningful D．colorful
The sun shines brightly as I leave school, get into my car, and head for Bradley Hospital. This year, as a senior at Seekonk High School, I have been given the opportunity to leave the usual classroom setting once a week to volunteer.
I 21 to spend this valuable time working with mentally disabled children at Bradley Children’s Hospital. I work 22 a teacher in the outpatient/pre-school section, in a classroom with two children— a classroom very different from 23 I have ever known. The difference of this classroom is 24 the children have been diagnosed with a mental disease. One child is autistic and non-verbal（自闭和不说话的）, using supportive 25 . The other has a condition called PDD (one step above autism), and is 26 non-verbal. Both children require strong 27 and a lot of attention. This combination creates an atmosphere which is both demanding and sympathetic.
My 28 in the classroom is not only to help the teacher, but to become part of the children’s 29 experience. I work one-on-one completing academics with a student. 30 , we work as a group on such activities as cooking, artwork, abstract reasoning. Everyday activities, which may be taken for granted by others, 31 a lot of strength from the children. This has opened my eyes vastly.
One of the 32 reasons why I volunteer to take the work is that I desire to help those who are less 33 . However, it has also helped me to realize my competence. I now know that I have the 34 to work with the disabled. I have lost my fear, and I 35 myself a lot more.
It is true that my work is very 36 ; there are many days that I 37 Bradley exhausted emotionally and physically. There have been times when I have left on the edge of tears 38 . But pity doesn’t heal, love does. And I have grown to love these children in my own way, 39 I see them only once a week. This experience has been both rewarding and satisfying. I’ve learned also that I do have the ability to make a difference in their lives, no matter how small it may be. One smile makes it all 40 .
A．promise B．claim C．bother D．choose
A．for B．on C．alongside D．besides
A．it B．one C．the other D．which
A．that B．what C．whether D．how
A．transportation B．communication C．application D．direction
A．simply B．completely C．frequently D．naturally
A．treatment B．commitment C．motivation D．sympathy
A．choice B．wish C．decision D．role
A．agricultural B．professional C．technological D．educational
A．Additionally B．Finally C．Eventually D．Gradually
A．get back B．build up C．call for D．pick out
A．chief B．legal C．awkward D．vital
A．unforgettable B．fortunate C．hopeless D．active
A．honor B．opportunity C．courage D．ability
A．believe in B．laugh at C．worry about D．care for
A．depressing B．challenging C．inspiring D．relaxing
A．approach B．visit C．leave D．desert
A．as well B．so far C．in time D．at all
A．if only B．even though C．now that D．in case
A．amusing B．enjoyable C．costly D．worthwhile
Allan Paul, a final year engineering student, was considered as a safe driver by all who knew him. One sunny morning, Allan was on his way home from his friend’s house on his favorite bike. All of a sudden, due to a major 31 by a truck driver near a traffic signal, Allan’s bike was hit by the huge truck. Poor Allan lost his legs and was 32 in the middle of the road, trembling.
He cried out for help but no one troubled to 33 . They were afraid of the consequences they could face if they gave Allan 34 .
There was a huge crowd gathering, 35 Allan like he was an alien. Allan kept crying and shouting aloud and finally he 36 his body to the sidewalk. Then he saw a man getting out of a car. Allan 37 him and cried out, “Please help me. I want to live. Save me, I am 38 .”
The man ran over and 39 . He picked up Allan and took him to the hospital. Allan gave him his 40 number and the man then called Allan’s house to inform his parents about the 41 and their son’s situation. Allan’s parents rushed to the 42 ; the doctors told them there was no 43 and asked them to take Allan home since it was impossible for him to 44 .
Allan asked his parents to only 45 one person when he died, the man who had helped him. He also requested that they not inform or allow anybody else to see his dead body. Allan 46 the same night. As was Allan’s last 47 , his father called only that man and informed him about Allan’s 48 .
Only a person, who has a 49 heart and who offers his service for the good of his fellow human beings, is a man. Those who 50 to, remain animals forever.
A．issue B．mistake C．crisis D．problem
A．sitting B．standing C．lying D．rolling
A．pick him up B．take him in C．calm him down D．leave him alone
A．some support B．some advice C．a lift D．a helping hand
A．greeting B．watching C．attacking D．teasing
A．carried B．pushed C．dragged D．conveyed
A．turned to B．thought of C．pointed at D．called on
A．exhausted B．helpless C．painful D．dying
A．yelled B．helped C．hesitated D．stopped
A．office B．account C．contact D．street
A．accident B．operation C．injury D．consequence
A．road B．scene C．home D．hospital
A．bed B．hope C．time D．trouble
A．survive B．recover C．walk D．improve
A．forgive B．visit C．call D．thank
A．broke down B．passed away C．gave in D．burned out
A．view B．idea C．wish D．comment
A．situation B．will C．funeral D．death
A．helping B．innocent C．brave D．cheerful
A．fear B．pretend C．fail D．claim
The Voice of America began during the World War II. When Germany was broadcasting a radio program to get international 36 , American officials believed they should 37 the German broadcast with words that they thought were the facts of world events. The first VOA news report began with words in 38 . “The 39 may be good or bad, but we shall tell you the truth.” Within a week, other VOA 40 were broadcasting in Italian, French and English.
After the World War II ended in 1945, some Americans felt VOA’s 41 had to be changed, 42 the Soviet Union became enemy of America. They wanted to 43 Soviet listeners. Then VOA began broadcasting in Russian.
In the early years VOA began adding something new to its broadcast that was 44 “ Music USA”. Another new idea came along in 1959. VOA knew that many listeners did not know 45 English to completely understand its 46 English broadcast. So VOA 47 a simpler kind of English, 48 uses about 1,500 words and is spoken 49 of course, it is special English.
In the 50 of most VOA listeners, the most 51 program is the news report. News from around the world 52 into the VOA news rooms in Washington 24 hours a day. It comes from VOA reporters in 53 cities and also from other 54 like BBC. VOA writers and editors use these materials to 55 news reports, which are being broadcast in 43 languages.
A．business B．culture C．support D．information
A．reply B．answer C．join D．interrupt
A．same B．short C．English D．German
A．news B．problems C．effects D．opinions
A．stations B．news C．announcers D．officials
A．home B．position C．purpose D．results
A．if B．supposing C．considering D．in order that
A．reach B．satisfy C．attack D．support
A．known B．reported C．called D．printed
A．American B．British C．standard D．enough
A．normal B．fast C．good D．exact
A．invented B．discovered C．taught D．stopped
A．it B．who C．which D．that
A．pleasure B．course C．opinion D．advice
A．pleasure B．course C．opinion D．advice
A．difficult B．important C．various D．common
A．flies B．sends C．delivers D．pasts
A．all B．major C．American D．news
A．broadcasts B．forms C．newspapers D．countries
A．broadcast B．announce C．translate D．prepare
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This is a real life story of the engineers building the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, USA back in 1870. The bridge was completed in 1883, after 13 years. In 1869, a creative engineer named John Roebling was 16 by an idea to build a spectacular bridge 17 New York with the Long Island. 18 , bridge-building experts throughout the world thought that this was impossible and told Roebling to forget the idea.
Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. After much discussion and persuasion he 19 to convince his son Washington, an up and coming engineer, that the bridge 20 could be built. The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway, a tragic accident took the life of John Roebling. Washington was also injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, which 21 him not being able to talk or walk.
22 his handicap, Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning 23 to complete the bridge and his mind was still as 24 as ever. He didn’t want to 25 . Suddenly an idea 26 him. All he could do was move one 27 and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving this, he 28 developed a code of communication with his wife.
For 13 years Washington tapped out his 29 with his finger on his wife’s arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands for his determination not to be 30 by circumstances. It stands too as a monument to the love and 31 of his wife who for 13 years long 32 decoded（解码）the messages of her husband and told the engineers what to do.
Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a never-say-die attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves a(n) 33 goal. Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our hurdles(障碍) seem very small in comparison to what many others have to face. The Brooklyn Bridge shows us that 34 that seem impossible can be realized with determination and persistence(坚持), no matter what the 35 are.
A．inspired B．promoted C．awarded D．presented
A．collecting B．connecting C．contacting D．combining
A．Therefore B．Instead C．However D．So
A．tried B．persuaded C．managed D．demanded
A．in fact B．in turn C．in need D．in general
A．brought in B．resulted in C．put in D．took in
A．In case of B．Because of C．In terms of D．In spite of
A．desire B．emotion C．feeling D．impression
A．enthusiastic B．sharp C．eager D．aware
A．break down B．make out C．give up D．take up
A．hit B．beat C．knocked D．patted
A．hand B．arm C．finger D．foot
A．slowly B．swiftly C．quickly D．gently
A．descriptions B．introductions C．instructions D．explanations
A．controlled B．affected C．harmed D．hurt
A．contribution B．devotion C．responsibility D．attention
A．patiently B．hopefully C．thankfully D．occasionally
A．practical B．beneficial C．particular D．impossible
A．ideas B．choices C．dreams D．challenges
A．difficulties B．conditions C．situations D．positions
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